Schomburgk's deer

Schomburgk's deer

Meaning

Noun

An extinct deer (Cervus schomburgki (species)) once native to south-east Asia, having a dark brown coat and lighter belly, a short mane and basket-like antlers in the male.

Origin

Named after Sir Robert H. Schomburgk, British consul in Bangkok from 1857 to 1864.

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